An actress, singer, talk show host, and author, the multi-talented Reese first started singing in church in her hometown of Detroit when she was six years old. By the age of 13, she was touring with gospel great Mahalia Jackson; then, at 18, she formed the Meditation Singers and became the first performer to bring gospel music to the casinos of Las Vegas. Reese expanded her musical repertoire as a vocalist with the Erskine Hawkins Orchestra and began recording albums, with such hits as "Don't You Know" and "And That Reminds Me" in the 1950s. She appeared extensively as a guest on the top television variety series, logging more than 20 appearances in one year on The Ed Sullivan Show on the CBS Television Network. Reese was nominated for a Grammy Award as Best Female Soloist in Gospel Music in 1987.
Tapping into her other skills, she was host of a television talk show in 1969-1970, then began guest-starring in such series as Sanford and Son, The A-Team, Crazy Like a Fox and Picket Fences. She starred in the CBS Network series Charlie & Co. and The Royal Family. Reese's current projects include a new album based on her 27-city tour with her revue, "Some of My Best Friends Are the Blues," as well as song on the Touched By An Angel Soundtrack. Her best-selling autobiography, "Angels Along the Way," is published by G.P. Putnam's Sons. Reese also starred in the telefilms Emma's Wish, with Joanna Kerns, and The Secret Path, with Ossie Davis.
Whatever Lola Wants
Della Reese Lyrics
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And little man, little Lola wants you
Make up your mind to have
(Make up you mind to have)
No regrets (no regrets)
Recline yourself
Resign yourself, you're through
And your heart and soul
Is what I came for
Whatever Lola wants (Lola wants)
Lola gets (Lola gets)
Take off your coat
Don't you know you can't win
You're no exception to the rule
I'm irresistible you fool .. give in
(Give in, you'll never win)
Whatever Lola wants
Lola gets
[Instrumental Interlude]
I always get, what I aim for
And your heart and soul
Is what I came for
Whatever Lola wants (Lola wants)
Lola gets (Lola gets)
Take off your coat
Don't you know, you can't win
You're no exception to the rule
I'm irresistible you fool ... give in
(Give in, you'll never win)
Give in (give in, you'll never win)
Give in (give in, you'll never win
Della Reese's "Whatever Lola Wants" is a seductive and playful song about pursuing what one desires. The lyrics are sung from the perspective of Lola, who is a confident and determined woman who always gets what she wants. Lola is focused on one particular man that she desires, and she sings "little man, little Lola wants you." She challenges him to give in to his desires and not have any regrets, telling him to "recline yourself, resign yourself, you're through."
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets" in a sultry and seductive manner, emphasizing her power and control over the situation. Lola sings that she always gets what she aims for, and that the man's heart and soul are what she has come for. She tells him to give in to her irresistible charm because he is no exception to her rule. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, reminding the listener that Lola always gets what she wants.
Overall, the song is a fun and flirty expression of female power and desire. Lola's confidence and determination are celebrated, and the listener can't help but be mesmerized by her seductive charm.
Line by Line Meaning
Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets
Lola is determined to get what she wants, and she always succeeds.
And little man, little Lola wants you
Lola has her sights set on the person she is singing to, and she desires their attention.
Make up your mind to have (Make up you mind to have) No regrets (no regrets)
Lola wants the person she is singing to to be sure of their decision to be with her and to never regret it.
Recline yourself Resign yourself, you're through
Lola wants the person she is singing to to give in and accept that they will be with her, and there is no other option.
I always get, what I aim for And your heart and soul Is what I came for
Lola is confident in her ability to get what she desires, and in this case, the person's heart and soul is what she desires.
Take off your coat Don't you know you can't win You're no exception to the rule I'm irresistible you fool .. give in (Give in, you'll never win)
Lola is telling the person to give in to her desires, as they will never win against her. She believes they are powerless and should just accept that she is irresistible.
Give in (give in, you'll never win) Give in (give in, you'll never win)
Lola repeats her call for the person to give in to her desires, reinforcing the idea that they are powerless to resist her.
Contributed by Anna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Romeo Harmony
Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets
And little man, little Lola wants you
Make up your mind to have
(Make up you mind to have)
No regrets (no regrets)
Recline yourself
Resign yourself, you're through
I always get, what I aim for
And your heart and soul
Is what I came for
Whatever Lola wants (Lola wants)
Lola gets (Lola gets)
Take off your coat
Don't you know you can't win
You're no exception to the rule
I'm irresistible you fool... Give in
(Give in, you'll never win)
Luis Felix Luyo Yactayo
Que tal interpretación, propia de Della. Un placer escuchar a está gran cantante. Gracias Dimitris. PERÚ.
Pistachios and Popcorn
Best version. Heard it on a commercial years ago. I was born in 79 so I had never heard it before. It took me forever to find this version.
TheFree2last1
GREAT SONG.
Incredible rytme, and feel.
Thank You for sharing this piece of cool Jazz.
looselywired
Love this version, thanks for posting. I will now buy this album!
CHOC-CHOC NIIJI CROWNS 🪶
OMG I LOVE THIS VERSION... DELLA YOU OWNED THIS VERSION 🎶💯🔥
enric llorens bosca
Qué felicidad escuchar esta gran mujer
dom
piosenka cudo,głos dzwon ,sax w tle bajka..... dotyk anioła
Romeo Harmony
Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets
And little man, little Lola wants you
Make up your mind to have
(Make up you mind to have)
No regrets (no regrets)
Recline yourself
Resign yourself, you're through
I always get, what I aim for
And your heart and soul
Is what I came for
Whatever Lola wants (Lola wants)
Lola gets (Lola gets)
Take off your coat
Don't you know you can't win
You're no exception to the rule
I'm irresistible you fool... Give in
(Give in, you'll never win)
Kaeu
Love it!
Celyn Suralta
MAGNUM!!!!!! :D LOVE IT!!